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 ## Further information
 
+### Developers
+Developers wishing to contribute should start with the developer guide [here](doc/HACKING.md). 
+
+
+### JSON RPC
 JSON-RPC interface is documented in the following manual pages:
 
 * [invoice](doc/lightning-invoice.7.txt)